All creator pages are moving to the updated creator page on November 16, 2026. Every creator will be switched over automatically, so you don't need to take any action. You can customize and publish the new layout anytime before that date. Read on to learn what's changing and how to customize your page.
The new creator page gives you more control over how your work is presented and how fans engage with it. Whether you're a podcaster, video creator, writer, or artist, this design helps you put your brand front and center, curate your best work, and turn casual visitors into long-term community members.
With new customization tools, you can:
- Showcase your creative world in a way that feels unmistakably you
- Bring everything you create together into one cohesive home
- Give fans a better experience with a page built for discovery and engagement
- Highlight more than just posts — from collections to products to livestreams
What's new
Your creator page features a refreshed design and tools that make it easier to showcase your work and help fans connect with it faster.
Some key features:
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A customizable Home tab as your landing page:
Fans arrive on a curated Home tab as their default view. The traditional chronological feed is still available under a dedicated Posts tab next to Home. -
Visual branding options:
Feature a header image, update your brand color, profile photo, about section, and page name, all from the editor. -
Adjustable content shelves:
Organize the way your posts are displayed and highlight what matters most — from recent posts to featured collections, livestreams, podcasts, or shop items. -
Post display styles:
Choose how the posts in a specific shelf are formatted, so your page best showcases what you make, whether that's images, videos, podcasts, or writing. -
Custom links at the top of your page:
Add and reorder navigation links at the top of your page to guide fans directly to your merch, events, collections, featured posts, or any external site you want to spotlight.
This new experience helps fans quickly understand the value of your Patreon, making it easier for them to explore, join, and engage.
Want to take your branding further? You can also connect your Patreon to your own custom domain. Learn more in Connect a custom domain to your Patreon.
How to get started
The new creator page is available to all creators now. You can publish it whenever you're ready, or wait: on November 16, every creator moves to the new creator page automatically:
- Select Creator studio
from the left navigation to open your Dashboard, then click Get Started on the module (or Edit page) to open the editor
- Explore the new layout, customize your shelves and branding, and preview how it looks in real time
- When you're ready, click Publish to make your new page live
Once you publish the new creator page, it becomes your permanent layout. There isn't a way to switch back to the old design.
Fans will continue to have the same membership access and benefits they already do — the difference is that now they'll experience it in a refreshed, more engaging layout.
Want to see it in action? Check out Patreon for Creators' front page to see how we're using the new creator page ourselves.
Your Default Layout and Page Navigation
When fans visit your page, they'll land on the Home tab — a curated overview of your work. This is the default layout, designed to help fans quickly explore and engage with your work. The traditional chronological feed is still available under a dedicated Posts tab right next to the Home tab.
This layout and navigation are just a starting point. You can customize both — reorder, remove, or replace content shelves, and add custom navigation links at the top of your page — to best reflect your creative vision. If you're a new creator, certain shelves will automatically appear once you've added enough content.
Customizing your creator page
To customize your creator page, select Creator studio from the left navigation to open your Dashboard, then click Edit page in the top-right corner. This opens your editing panel, where you can adjust both the look and structure of your page.
Customization is best done on a desktop, but the public and member experience is available on both desktop and mobile web.
From here, you can customize three key areas:
- Page Details – Personalize your page with branding, profile details, social links, about section and membership visibility options
- Page Layout – Organize how your work is displayed with customizable shelves and post display styles
- Navigation menu – Add and reorder custom links at the top of your page to guide fans to your merch, events, collections, featured posts, or external sites
Each of these options helps you shape how fans experience your page — and reflect your consolidated creative identity more clearly.
Page Details
Personalize your page with a page name, profile photo, header image, brand color, about section, social links, and control over which stats are visible.
For adding and updating a header image — upload a custom cover photo in a 4:1 ratio (2500 x 625 pixels resolution recommended), then crop and preview to your liking.
Looking to use your own custom URL? Find out how to connect a custom domain to your Patreon page.
Page Layout
Customize the layout of your page to showcase your best work. Rearrange, add, or remove shelves to guide fans through your content your way:
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Rearrange shelves:
Use drag-and-drop to move existing shelves around your page. You can adjust the order of posts, collections, shop items, and more to guide fans through your content the way you want. -
Remove shelves:
Click on a shelf and select the Trash can to remove it from your page. -
Add a new shelf:
Click Add a section to include additional types of content on your page. You can choose from posts, collections, podcasts, and products — and decide exactly what to highlight in each section. -
Change how posts within a shelf are displayed:
Find the shelf you want to change, click the pencil icon, and choose a display style. You can switch anytime.- Media list: Best for posts with images or videos
- Detail list: Best for podcasts and posts where the title matters most, and a good fit for writing-first pages
- Carousel: Great for browsing a few posts at a time
You can also choose to select posts to show up in a Featured content section. Your featured post will default to your most recent post, but you can select any existing post, product, collection, or podcast to feature at any time, depending on how you want to present your work.
Page Navigation
Add custom navigation links to the top of your page to guide fans directly to what matters most, from your merch store and events to featured posts, collections, or any external site.
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Reorder tabs:
Use drag-and-drop to move existing tabs around your page. You can adjust the order to guide fans through your content the way you want. You cannot rearrange the Dashboard. -
Add a new tab:
Click Add to create a new navigation item. Enter a name for your tab, select a link type from the dropdown, and add your link in the Link to field. -
Remove or edit a tab:
Click the three dots menu on a tab to edit its details or remove it from your page. Note that only tabs you've created can be removed — default tabs cannot be deleted, but can be reordered (except for the Dashboard, which stays static).
Preview your page
When you're happy with how everything looks, click Publish to make your changes live. Until you publish, fans will continue to see your previous layout.
As you make changes, a live preview on the right-hand side shows how your page will look to fans.
At the top of the preview, you can switch between different audience views — Paid member, Free member, or Public — and toggle between Web and Mobile views to see how your page looks on various devices.
Once you're happy with how everything looks, don't forget to click Publish in the top right corner to save your changes.
FAQ
- Every creator who hasn't published the new creator page yet moves to it automatically, with a default layout. Your posts, header image, memberships, pricing, and page URL all carry over. You can edit your page anytime after the move.
- No. On November 16, every creator moves to the new creator page automatically. If you'd like to choose how your page looks first, you can customize and publish it any time before then.
- So that every creator has the tools to decide how their work is displayed, how fans move through their page, and what fans see first. The previous page could only show posts in the order you published them, which limited customization opportunities.
- No. The previous creator page is being retired, so once your page is on the new design there isn't a way to switch back. You can still customize your layout, shelves, header, and navigation anytime.
- No. If you've already published the new creator page, your customizations stay as they are.
- Mostly, yes. Your posts, header image, memberships, and page URL all carry over. If you do nothing, we'll move your page with a default layout that features your recent posts up top. The layout and navigation will look a little different, and you can keep your setup as simple as you like.
- Try the Detail list display style. It puts post titles first and doesn't require thumbnail photos, so it works well for writing-first pages. To change it, go to Page Layout, find your shelf, and click the pencil icon. You can switch display styles anytime.
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Yes – your current members will now see the new experience, but their content access remains exactly the same. This update doesn't change what they can see based on their membership level.
What is changing is how your page is presented: the new layout is designed to improve fan engagement and make it easier for both current and potential members to discover your work. So while your members' benefits stay the same, their overall experience will feel more polished and dynamic.
- Yes, all of your fans will see this new page.
- Nope. You can keep posting just like you always have — this update only changes how your page is presented to fans.
- Only tabs you've created can be removed. Default tabs — like Posts or the Dashboard — are part of the core page structure and can't be deleted. You can, however, reorder most of them using drag-and-drop (except for the Dashboard, which always stays in place).
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Your header image may appear cropped if it was uploaded at a larger size. Take a look at yours and upload a new one if needed — for best results, keep key visuals centered so they hold up well.
Recommended specs: 4:1 dimensions, 2500 x 625 pixels, JPEG or PNG, under 3MB.
A cover photo isn't required — if you remove yours, your page will show your profile photo with a color banner instead.
- Your tagline is still used in search and discovery, but your About section is now front and center on your public page. We recommend using your tagline to help new fans find you — focus on keywords that describe your work and niche. Then, use the first few lines of your About section to hook visitors with something clear, catchy, and true to you. Fans can always click to expand the full About section if they want to learn more.
- While there's not currently a way to manually set where the preview cuts off, you can rewrite the first few lines of your About section to make the preview feel more intentional. We recommend starting with 1–2 punchy sentences that capture your value or hook new fans. Visitors can always click to expand and read more.
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Your cover photo is still there for all your fans and members, it just no longer appears in your creator dashboard. We removed it from the dashboard view to give you more space to work and easier access to the tools you need.
You can preview how your public page looks (with your cover photo) anytime under Edit page or at patreon.com/customize. You can also open your page in an incognito tab to see it exactly as visitors do.
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The new Edit page is now your main hub for updating your post layout, cover photo, profile photo, brand color, and About section.
If you're looking for settings from the previous editor, like your Welcome Notes or adjusting your URL, click the three dots next to Edit page and select Edit Page Details.
- Cover photos support JPEG and PNG files. For the best results, choose a clear, high-quality image that represents you and your work.
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To keep the design focused on your creative work, tiers aren't shown on the main page. Instead, the spotlight stays on your featured posts, header, and other key visuals that help fans instantly understand what you create.
Your tiers (including tier images) are still easy to find under Membership Options, where fans can click through to a dedicated page to explore everything you offer. This way, your main page highlights your work, while your tiers have their own space to shine.
- No, you are welcome to simply upload a profile image and we'll use your theme color to add a color gradient as your banner image.